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P236 ODT

1997 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 41678,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 ODT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2019 125,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSF tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked along the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor corroded both sides front

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside headlamp beam image poor

slight gearbox oil leak

windscreen cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2019 117,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor corroded both sides front

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside parking brake reading low

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight gearbox oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2017 106,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside wiper blade split

windscreen cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2017 106,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside wiper blade split

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight gearbox oil leak

windscreen cracked nearside

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

driver's wiper blade splitting

slight gearbox oil leak

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 31 Oct 2015 90,998 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wearing on inner edge

windscreen cracked nearside

Fail 29 Oct 2015 90,991 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre starting to wearing on inner edge

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,598 miles

Exhuast centre section corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,598 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhuast centre section corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF Outer C.V boot insecure, but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspect OSF brake caliper has been hot

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer c/v boots held on with cable ties

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/front tyre perished

rear suspension main bushes splitting

slight corrosion on n/s/front floor

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,580 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 56,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,306 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,057 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a hole in the tread showing possible cords, replace as soon as possible

Rear tyres have surface cracks

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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P236 ODT is a 1997 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 78,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P236 ODT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P236 ODT is a 1997 Rover 416, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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